As  a Realtor in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,  I can lead you in the right direction when it comes to  finding your dream home.  

Q.  What do the Chicago Northwest Suburbs offer their residents?

A. The Chicago Northwest Suburbs offer a myriad of things to do, places to go, and a great variety of housing. Residents of the Chicago Northwest Suburbs are fortunate to combine the convenience of suburban comforts, stellar schools, and the benefits of convenient access to the City of Chicago.  Last year Niles, one of the Chicago Northwest Suburbs was voted by Business week as the best suburb to raise their kids.  Families have access to ball fields, hiking trails, skating rinks, indoor swimming pools, and recreational centers,

Q.   Can you provide me  the commuting information from the Chicago Northwest Suburbs  to the City of Chicago.

A. METRA- Train Service for the Chicago Northwest Suburbs and surrounding communities includes routes, schedules fares, etc.
IDOT- The Illinois Department of Transportation provides traffic and road construction information
Pace Bus – Chicago Northwest area bus service includes routes, schedules fares, etc.

Q.  Can you provide me specific information regarding the schools in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs?

A. Yes!  The schools in the Chicago Northwest suburbs are generally rated excellent. As a parent of 3 teenage boys, I understand the pressure that sometimes comes about by trying to find just the right schools. To help you evaluate and locate schools, I have provided a set of general links which will help you find school report cards, demographics and statistics

Illinois State Board of Education School Report Cards-Illinois has mandatory report cards which help you evaluate and compare schools based on test scores and numerous other variables.

National/Local School Demographics and Statistics- Excellent site for school statistics that can be used to look at schools both locally and nationally.

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Lincolnshire District 103 Schools- Schools are Highly ranked!

Are you looking to move in the Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103?   Schools are often the backbone of the community. As both a realtor and  mother of 3  teenage boys,  I understand the value of a good education and the challenges of finding the right educational match.

Lincolnshire- Prairie View School District 103 serves Lincolnshire, Prairie View and portions of Buffalo Grove, Lake Forest, Mettawa,Riverwoods and Vernon Hills.  . 

Laura Sprague School  serves  the Early Childhood Students as well as the the  Kindergarteners through 2nd grade in the District.  Laura Sprague School  offers both a five day-per-week half-day kindergarten program  as well as a  tuition-based full-day kindergarten.  Sprague School is located at 2425 Riverwoods Road in Lincolnshire Illinois 

Half Day School serves grades 3 and 4 in District 103.   Half Day School is located at 239 Olde Half Day Road in Lincolnshire Illinois.

Daniel Wright serves the 5th through 8th graders in District 103.  Daniel Wright  feeds into Stevenson High School District 125.     Daniel Wright is located at  1370 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire Illinois. 

If you are moving to the Lincolnshire School District 103, check out my new listing at 23744 N. Elm for a wonderful home  on 2.2 acres!   Please call Judy Greenberg at 847-602-5435 for your own private showing.  

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Lincolnshire and Deerfield High Schools rank in the top 20 Midwest Schools.  

For the second time this month, a national magazine has named Stevenson High School and Deerfield High School as two of the best high schools in America. Newsweek announced its rankings this week . In addition, the magazine places Stevenson as the 17th-best high school in the Midwest. and Deerfield as the 19th best high School in the Midwest 

Newsweek examined data from more than 2,300 schools to produce its list of the top 1,000 schools. The magazine gave three areas 75% of the weight in its calculations: four-year, on-time graduation rate; percentage of 2011 graduates accepted to college; and Advanced Placement tests (or International Baccalaureate, or AICE) taken per student. Average ACT or SAT score, and average AP/IB/AICE exam score each accounted for 10 percent of a school’s final rating, with the final 5 percent coming from AP/IB/AICE courses offered per student.

If you are looking for a quality High School,  the Chicago Suburbs has many to choose from.  If you are relocating to the area,  downsizing,  or upsizing,  please call Judy Greenberg, top Chicago Northwest Realtor
 at 847-602-5435 to help you with your home search.

Herons Landing Homes for Sale- Long Grove

Herons Landing is the only Long Grove subdivision with City Water and public sewers.... 

The Herons Landing Subdivision  is located in  Long Grove and has 110 custom homes on very well- maintained acre-plus properties.  The homes are surrounded by deep woods, conservancies, and ponds.  Herons Landing is located less than 2 miles from Stevenson High School, shopping, and the metra commuter line.  The neighborhood has 2 entrances, one off of Port Clinton and the other West of Route 83 on Gilmer. Only residents of  Herons Landing can pass through the back gate since you need a key card.  Herons Landing is the very conveniently located to Stevenson High School as well as the Elementary and Junior High Schools.

 The residents of Herons Landing attend the District 96 schools. (Country Meadows Elementary, and  Blue Ribbon Woodlawn Junior High).    They also attend award winning  Stevenson High School District 125

5833 Teal Long Grove

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Highland Pines Homes for Sale Long Grove

he Highland Pines  Subdivision in Long Grove Illinois  is a gorgeous and highly desirable subdivision  with beautiful homes,  and a great neighborhood feeling.  The Homes in Highland Pines of Long Grove are situated on spectacular lots surrounded by conservancies and ponds. The Highland Pines Subdivision is located of of Gilmer and Diamond Lake Road and conveniently located to shopping and schools. 

 The residents of Highland Pines of Long Grove attend the District 96 schools. (Country Meadows Elementary, and  Blue Ribbon Woodlawn Junior High).    They also attend award winning  Stevenson High School District 125 

 Highland  Pines Homes for sale in Long Grove presently on the market

Chicago Northwest Suburbs Real Estate= First choose the area that meets your needs

The Chicago Northwest Suburbs includes suburbs as far north as Gurnee, as far west as Wauconda, as far South as Des Plaines, and asfar East as Wheeling…Whether you are moving from Skokie, Illinois , one of Chicago’s North Suburbs,  Las Vegas Nevada, or even as far as Dubaii,  it is complicated as to  which Chicago suburb would be the best fit for you. 

Actually, choosing the Chicago Northwest Suburb  to look for your perfect home  depends on a few key  factors… 

1.Commute from your job- how far are you willing to travel in both rush hour and non rush hour.  How often do the trains run?

2.How important are  schools are to you?   You can check the Illinois report cards for this information

3. Your budget….    $300,000 will buy you a beautiful home in certain of the  Chicago  Northwest Suburbs ,  but it may not be the type of home you are looking for in a different Chicago Northwest Suburb. 

Once you set your budget, the schools and the commute,  of course with my help… I can lead you in the right direction as to the Chicago Northwest Suburb that would fit your needs the best. 

As a top Realtor in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,  I can help you narrow your real estate search depending on your needs and wants.

General Chicagoland Information- Coldwell Banker’s Guide to Chicago and the Suburbs

Foreclosures in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs

Are you looking for a foreclosure in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs.  Whether you are looking for a foreclosure in Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, or Arlington Heights,  you have come to the right webiste.   After viewing my of the foreclosures in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,  this condo in the Delacourte building  in Buffalo Grove iis one of my favorites.  Don't hesitate these foreclosures in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs go really quickly.

$149,900 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 820 WEIDNER Street buffalo grove, Illinois  60089 MLS #: 08014558 Subdivision: delacourte condominiums GORGEOUS PENTHOUSE WITH SKYLIGHTS!! HEATED UNDERGROUND PARKING!! IN UNIT LAUNDRY!! Fannie Mae HomePath property; approved for HomePath Mortgage & Renovation Mortgage Financing. Purchase for as little ...

Mount Prospect Home for Sale  313 N. Westgate Mount Prospect

Are you looking for a gorgeous Mount Prospect Home with an unbelievable inlaw suite.   This lovely  5 bedroom 4 bath sprawling home is situated on a spectucular lot.  This home boasts a beautiful kitchen as well as updated baths.    313 N. Westgate Mount Prospect  also features a 3 car garage

This home feeds into Indian Trails Elementary School  as well as Hersey High School

If you would like to see 313 N. Westgate, please do not hesitate to call Judy Greenberg at 847-602-5435. 

Are you considering from Chicago to Suburbia?

First you must consider your own needs and values.  Would you like your children to be exposed daily to the city's wonderful culture experiences, or would you like them to grow up with a big yard to play baseball and Capture the Flag. Do you want  to walk to work, have a short drive, relax on the train  or spend an hour each way driving to and from work?  Does your budget afford you private school costs in the city, or do you want to move to a suburb that has the best schools in the state?  Are your children grown and the school system isn't your first priority?  All of these questions, are important in your decision as to whether you choose Suburbia or  Chicago City Living.

Twenty years ago, my husband and I waffled over the decision to move from Chicago  to the suburbs. However when it became very difficult for me to drag the laundry from the building's laundry room to our unit on the 26^thfloor  with baby in tow, my husband agreed to move.

Yes, it was hard decision to move... we knew we would miss our wonderful views of Chicago's SkyLine from the 26^thfloor of a Lincoln Park High rise, the easy commute to our jobs downtown, the walks through Lincoln Park Zoo, the wonderful restaurants, etc..., but we felt it was time.     We had just had a baby boy, our friends were already living in the burbs, and we had run out of space in our 2 bedroom condo.

Our family's  priorities  changed. We now wanted great schools, a bigger home and privacy. One aspect that appealed to my husband and I when we chose to live in Long Grove  is that our property was so spacious but only 5 minutes away from all the conveniences of life, ie grocery store, cleaners, etc.

When we first drove through many of the neighborhoods of Long Grove I actually had the chills that I would be living in a beautiful place like this.  I remember the day we drove through the neighborhood we ultimately moved to  and I said to myself- I would die to live here.  Its been 20 years and I still love living in my house that we bought.

Will I ever move back to Chicago? Yes, probably after my children graduate from Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, and we send them to College (3years from now- but who's counting).    I love the City of Chicago and all it has to offer.   I love the great restaurants, museums, plays, and of course the shopping.  

Where you ultimately find your dream home depends on your priorities at the time.